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2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD vs 2021 Specialized Chisel

The Specialized Chisel size closest to your MD (29") is the S. Compare the S instead

What changes on the Specialized Chisel

Compared with the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD in MD (29"), the Specialized Chisel in XS places the top of the head tube 20 mm lower and 34 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 39 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−20 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−34 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−39 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD (MD (29")) and 2021 Specialized Chisel (XS), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Chisel is the colored outline on top.J 1110

Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD, MD (29")Specialized Chisel, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCannondale F-Si Hi-MOD MD (29")Specialized Chisel XSDifference
Reach420386mm−34 mm
Stack612592mm−20 mm
Head tube angle69.068°−1.0°
Seat tube angle73.174°+0.9°
Effective top tube606not listed
Chainstay length427432mm+5 mm
Wheelbase11101071mm−39 mm
BB drop6268+6 mm
BB height308304mm−4 mm
Standover793733mm−60 mm
Seat tube length430367mm−63 mm
Head tube length10195mm−6 mm
Fork lengthnot listed486mm

Differences are the Specialized Chisel minus the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD. Full charts: 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD, 2021 Specialized Chisel.

Where each sits in its class

Cannondale F-Si Hi-MODSpecialized Chisel

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other XC bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartCannondale F-Si Hi-MODHi-MOD 1Specialized ChiselChisel
FrameCannondale F-SiSpecialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5
ForkCannondale OchoRockShox Judy
ShifterShimano XTR M9250Shimano Deore
DerailleurShimano XTRShimano Deore
CassetteShimano XTShimano Deore M6100
ChainShimano XTKMC X-12
CranksetCannondale HollowGramSpecialized Stout Pro
ChainringCannondale OPI SpideRingnot listed
WheelsetCannondale HollowGram 25not listed
TireSchwalbe Racing Ray EVO, Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVOSpecialized Fast Trak
BrakeShimano XTR Hydraulic DiscShimano Deore M4100
RotorShimano SM-RT86not listed
HandlebarCannondale 1 FlatSpecialized Mini Rise
StemCannondale 1not listed
GripsESI Chunkynot listed
HeadsetCannondale Integrated 1-1/8 to 1.5not listed
SaddlePrologo Dimension NDRSpecialized Power Sport
Hubnot listedShimano MT410-B
Rimnot listedSpecialized hookless

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